Nottingham vs West Bridgford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Nottingham

NG1 · Nottingham

1,504

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences407
  • Anti-social behaviour288
  • Shoplifting237

West Bridgford

NG2 · Nottinghamshire

257

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences71
  • Anti-social behaviour45
  • Shoplifting36

West Bridgford has less crime — 257 vs 1,504 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than West Bridgford in February 2026 — 1,504 incidents compared to 257, a 5.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nottingham records significantly more (407 vs 71 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nottingham or West Bridgford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, West Bridgford recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 257 vs 1,504 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Nottingham and West Bridgford?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Nottingham recorded 407 incidents of this type vs 71 in West Bridgford. Overall, West Bridgford had fewer total crimes (257 vs 1,504).

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